Appetizer

Spanish Octopus Recipe (Pulpo a la Gallega)
Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)
Garlic Parsley Scallops
Sausage Skewers Appetizers
Chicken Wings with Baking Powder
Tuna Tartare with Avocado
Spicy Beef Empanadas
Caprese Crostini
Cooking Scallops in Cast Iron
Easy Mexican Quinoa Bowl
Blue Cheese Biscuit Bites
Pesto Shrimp Salad with Lettuce
Watermelon Feta Basil Balsamic Salad Recipe
Burrata Peach Arugula Salad
Air Fryer Coconut Chicken Nuggets
Mexican Corn Recipe (Elote Mexicano)
Vegetarian Nachos with Beyond Beef
Spicy Pork Dumplings
Baked Salt and Vinegar Chips

Hi, I'm Maxine Ciampa!

I'm a Mexican American recipe creator based in Melbourne, Florida, sharing approachable Mexican, Latin, and Italian recipes.

I grew up cooking with my Mexican mom, and my time living in Mexico, Spain, Texas, and New York City continues to inspire the food I make today. Every recipe is tested in my kitchen—and taste-tested by my husband, Tom!

You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook & Youtube

More about me →

Not Sure Where to Start?

Start with my 10 Best Mexican Recipes...a collection of flavorful favorites inspired by my Mexican heritage!

Make Dinner Easier

The Prep Deck includes 72 of my go-to dinner recipes, 12 weekly grocery lists, QR video tutorials, and a wooden display stand...all designed to take the guesswork out of meal planning!